Frequently asked questions
If the questions below do not answer your query please contact Media Access Australia via phone (02) 9212 6242, fax (02) 9212 6289, TTY (02) 9212 6461 or send us an email.Where can I find out captioned...
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Hawaii makes cinema access compulsory
The US state of Hawaii has brought in state legislation to mandate the provision of captions and audio description (described as “descriptive narration” in the Bill) in all cinemas where the cinema...
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Choosing accessible movie sessions
With so many big movies being released for the Christmas season, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Jurassic World and Arthur Christmas, it’s important for people with a hearing or vision...
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Blind Americans frustrated over cinema customer service failure
Most cinemas in America (and Australia) provide audio description technology and screen audio described movies for blind and vision impaired people, however installing equipment does not ensure a good...
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Screenworks host CC and AD workshop to educate filmmakers
As part of the accessibility focus of Screenworks, they will be holding a Closed Captioning (CC) and Audio Description (AD) workshop next month, with the aim of educating filmmakers on the importance...
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